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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.58 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.58 and 71.50 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.58 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.58 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.58 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 21,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,419.97/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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